Lanier Islands Legacy - lake
The lakeside views of the Lanier Islands Legacy golf course can be distracting.
7000 Lanier Islands Parkway, Buford, Georgia 30518, US
(770) 945-8787
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About Lanier Islands

Georgia's Lanier Islands is a 1,200-acre resort community on a string of islands on Lake Lanier an hour's drive from Atlanta. It has several lodging options, starting with a Margaritaville at Lanier Islands and The Legacy Lodge at Lanier Islands. There are also condo, villa and RV park options. The 18-hole golf course, Lanier Islands Golf Club, is a past selection of the US Golfers' Choice Top 50. Amenities at Lanier Islands beyond golf include a waterpark and beach area, marina, spa as well as multiple dining and bar concepts ranging from indoors to outdoors and beachfront.

Facts

Price Range$$, $, $$$
Property Class★★★
Acres1200
Year Opened1974
Number of Units500+

Amenities

RestaurantsBar, Casual
Room TypesRoom, Suite, Villas/Casitas
TennisYes
Fitness CenterYes
Practice FacilityYes
MarinaYes
Beach AccessYes
Banquet SpaceYes
SpaYes

Services

Kids ProgramYes
Room ServiceYes
ConciergeYes

Rules

Is the resort pet friendly?Yes
Is resort stay required for a tee time?No

Golf courses at Lanier Islands

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Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars
733 Reviews (733)
Review 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Hidden Gem on The Lake

If you want a fun, yet challenging course with some of the most picturesque golf you’ll ever play then this is the place for you. The staff is amazing and the course is always in great shape with some of the best greens in the Southeast. This is truly the best kept secret in Georgia.

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Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Good condition

The courses are good conditions and always the staff are friendly but the price too high.

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5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 3.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 3.0
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Unforgettable golf course!!!

We, our families enjoyed golf in unforgettable and beautiful golf course, Lanier Islands Legacy Golf Course in Sep.24,2024.

We fully satisfied in this world class golf course with the great course, great foods and beverages services and very kind employees.

I want to go again whenever I visit Atlanta in the future. Thank you so much^^

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First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Review 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
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First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Difficulty 4.0
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Best Course in Atlanta

Lanier Islands Legacy GC is the best among the many public and private courses that I played on. It starts with really excellent service from the staff upon arrival, followed by the unlimited food and drink that comes with the reservation. Then, the course itself -the layout and the views - is simply amazing. The tee times are well spaced out. There is no or very short wait time to hit shots. The course is very challenging and I always have high scores but that is a different story :-) Try it. Highly recommendable.

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Value 5.0
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Amenities 5.0
Review 1
Played

Greens are Trash

For 150 bucks, you’d expect greens that are more than 5 on the stump meter. These greens rolled like garbage.

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3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 1.0
Value 2.0
Layout 2.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Review 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Incredible course

Staff couldn’t have been nicer to our group. Course is in amazing condition. Great mix of challenging holes and fun holes. Overall best course of the year for me

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First Time Playing
5.0
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Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Ab fab!

Beautiful course; great staff; wonderful amenities; nice perks with fees. Lots of challenging holes and layout but the scenery and conditions make it so worthwhile.

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Perfect weather
Used cart
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Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Difficulty 5.0
Review 1
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Amenities 5.0
Reviews 48
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Pebble Beach of the South?

Absolutely gorgeous course and great layout. Staff was super friendly. They let me out early as a single. I finished the round in less than three hours. Beautiful views of Lake Lanier, several greens guarded by the lake water and along the beach.

Absolute perfect course. The starter was very nice.

Greens were a little rough due to recent aeration but otherwise perfect course, perfect weather, perfect people.

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Perfect weather
Used cart
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Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Difficulty 4.0
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Reviews 89
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Great Day by the Lake

Great day to play and a great course. Staff is incredibly friendly and accommodating and really wants you to enjoy your day. Course is in great shape except the greens are still recovering from aeration but actually rolled pretty well. One of my favorite courses in GA and if you have a chance don’t miss out.

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Top 500 Contributor
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 5.0
Reviews 3
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
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Perfect weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Difficulty 4.0
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 5.0
Review 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Great complete golf experience!

It's by far my favorite course in the Atlanta area. From the natural beauty of the lake (seen on most holes) to the manicured conditions, the course is a thing of beauty. The friendly and accommodating staff makes sure the experience just that much better.

Perfect weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Difficulty 4.0
Review 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Beautiful course, great variety of challenging holes, very friendly staff, nice extra amenities

Legacy on Lanier is my favorite North Georgia golf course. It is a beautiful setting, all around Lake Lanier islands. A nice variety of holes. Challenging, but fair. The staff is extremely friendly. They treat you like a valued customer.

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5.0
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Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Great Course, Great Views, Excellent Value

The round starts with the friendly staff greeting you at your car, taking your bags and welcoming you.

The included breakfast, drinks, lunch at the turn all add to the experience at this very scenic golf course.

Pace of play is always good and the conditions are great.

With 12 holes on the lake the course is a challenge to any level of golfer. I've been to this course over 10 times this year and it's always a great day with excellent conditions and amenities.

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Hot weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Difficulty 4.0
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Nothing Compares

The course is incredible, the staff are over the top! Best around!

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Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Review 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Lanier Islands Golf Course Review

The staff is always extremely friendly and pleasant; the course maintenance is impeccable; the greens are challenging and in excellent condition; the location, course layout and beauty is undeniable.

Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Review 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played

One of best public courses in Georgia

I drive 50 minutes each way to play Legacy at Lanier a couple of times per month. It is pricey but if you get the Senior card it is a good deal. The conditions are great, the course is a great challenge, and the views are unbelievable. The biscuits in the morning are a great touch as are the sandwiches for lunch that are included in your round. .

Make it a point to check out Legacy at Lanier.

Previously Played
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Review 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Legacy

Course I’d always in great shape. Very challenging. Very scenic and exceptional playing conditions. Never had a bad experience.

Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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